MORE ABOUT COACH Y

Yvonne Hartridge is a proud graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School, where she led her team to a New York Archdiocesan Championship in her senior year. She then continued her academic and athletic journey at Corning Community College, before earning her degree from The University of Maine-Presque Isle (UMPI) and finishing her playing career at Middle Georgia State University. Throughout her college years, Yvonne was a starter at all three institutions, playing both first base and outfield. At Corning, she helped lead her team to two regional appearances and a conference championship in 2018. During her 2019 season at UMPI, she played a pivotal role in the team’s first-ever Northern Atlantic Conference (NAC) tournament appearance.

In 2020, Yvonne was nominated for the prestigious Woman of the Year award and was honored with the UMPI Owls Al Arman "Make A Difference" award. She graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science, concentrating in Occupational Therapy, and received the Outstanding Exercise Science Major Award. Yvonne later earned an A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Middle Georgia State University while also playing for the Knights' softball program, bringing her collegiate playing career to a close.

Now, Yvonne is dedicated to making a lasting impact on young athletes through coaching and private training. She currently coaches the NJ Thunder 12u Gold and 14u Futures teams, sharing her passion for the sport and commitment to developing the next generation of softball players.